Job Description

We are seeking a data-driven, strategic Financial Analyst – Performance Controller to serve as a vital support function for project controlling. In this role, you will be the central financial partner connecting regional business leadership with cross-functional operations—including project managers, engineering, procurement, and central corporate services—to drive transparency, protect margins, and ensure business segment financial targets are met.

Requirements

Maximize Your Impact: Key Responsibilities

• Drive Financial Transparency Support leadership teams with precise budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, labor rate tracking, and contractor cost management.
• Deliver Strategic Reporting Prepare and analyze comprehensive monthly management packages, highlighting key performance drivers across P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Lead Financial Planning Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes by validating operational assumptions, standardizing models, and leading systems submission.
• Own Closing Activities Actively contribute to month-end closing, executing journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and routine accounting reviews.
• Manage Project Operations Execute commercial contract setups in SAP, oversee customer invoicing, monitor accounts receivable, and track performance guarantees or tax requirements.

What You Bring: Qualifications & Skills

• Core Education Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Proven Experience 3 to 8 years of successful professional experience in corporate finance, project controlling, or performance management.
• Technical Toolkit Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to manipulate high volumes of complex data efficiently. Strong background in SAP reporting is required.
• Digital Mindset (a plus) Exposure to digital tools like Power BI, Alteryx, SharePoint, or modern reporting environments is a significant plus.
• Thrive Under Pressure Exceptional organizational skills with the flexibility to balance changing priorities, multi-task, and meet strict financial deadlines.
• Collaborative Spirit Ability to break down complex financial concepts, socialize data-backed ideas, and build consensus within cross-functional teams.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Travel Commitment 0% to 5% occasional travel required.
• Adaptable Operations A fast-paced, multi-project environment that rewards innovation, creative problem-solving, and a strong commitment to accuracy.